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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1955

Page

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Air collision near Cincinnati kills fifteen in Kentucky

Two airplanes collided southwest of Cincinnati airport in Boone County Kentucky killing 15 people. Ten passengers died aboard a TWA plane and three crew members. the other two aboard a Douglas DC plane died as well. Pilot details and routes tied to Detroit and Battle Creek areas emerged as authorities investigated the crash.

Burlington, Ky Greater Cincinnati Boone County Cincinnat TWA Frances Dodge van Lenneps Detroit Lexington Z. W. Quinn Childress da Stermer Ann Arbor Mich Stermer Ypsilanti

Smog Citations Issued Against Schlitz Brewery Plant

A Los Angeles smog inspector issued two citations against Schlitz Brewery in Van Nuys for smoke emissions. Despite reported $100,000 fume-catching equipment, the inspector observed dense smoke from the grain timer, exceeding smog limits. Brewery officials must answer in court on January 27.

Los Angeles Schitz van Nuys Schlitz Erwin C. Uihlein Norris Poulson

Wild Chase Around L B Ends in Jail

Raymond F Hall, 25, of 1244 Raymond Ave, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to 25 traffic citations after a high speed chase through 21st St Lime Ave to 7th St Temple Ave. He faced a 527 dollar fine or 4b days in jail. Officers fired 10 to 15 shots. a police car was damaged near a church. Hall admitted reckless driving and related offenses saying, I don’t now, just drink.

Raymond F. Hall Raymond Ave Hall Palior 21St St Lime Ave 7Th St Temple Ave 7Th and Temple Lyman B. Sutter

Naval Brass Escapes in Plane Crash at Chase Field

At Chase Field near Beeville Texas a Navy transport plane nose wheel collapsed on landing. Undersecretary Thomas Gates Jr and several high officers including Ret. Vice Adm Calvin Durgin and Rear Adm C D Grover escaped injury as the plane suffered only a skinned nose. The eight passengers and six crew were unharmed. the group was on an inspection tour and boarded another plane to continue.

Beeville Teses Navy Chase Field Thomas Gates Jr Calvin Durgin C. D. Grover Naval Advanced Air Training Command Corpus Christi Adm. Gates

Adolphe Menjou Lines Up for Jobless Checks

Hollywood report describes Adolphe Menjou in line for unemployment insurance, along with Charlie Chaplin Jr and others at a state office. Foster Magruder explains benefits, clarifying the system as insurance, not charity. Chaplin explains reliance on checks despite private funds and family support. Official guidance notes checks require job search and availability.

Hollywood Charlie Chaplin Jr Adolphe Menjou Foster Magruder Chaplin California Liza Grey Chaplin Mrs. Chaplin State Department of Employment Magruder

Knight Seeks Record California Budget and Taxes

Governor Knight asked the Legislature for the largest California budget ever and proposed $80.2 million in new annual taxes led by a tobacco levy. He also urged higher levies on beer, liquor, and horse racing, tapping reserves, and a $200 million phone issue to underwrite half of a five year building plan. The plan aims to prevent insolvency and fund growing needs for 1955 36.

Sacramento Knight California IOU Earl Warren Californi Haight

Phone Call Threatens McCarthy and Aides

Washington police report a foreign voice warned Senator McCarthy that the premises would be blown up. A guard was placed at his home while McCarthy, returning from an undetermined mission, offered only that the trip was a blank. Aides said similar threats targeted Representative Dewey Short, with guards at his home and office after a long distance call from Aurora, North Carolina, identified only as Bimbo.

Washington Upi Sen McCarthy R-Wis George W. ‘Ennis Senate Investigations Subcommittee Aids Dewey Short R-Mo Short Capitol Police Autrora Bimbo

Mitchum fired from Blood Alley over bay dunking incident

Co star Robert Mitchum was dismissed from the Warner Bros war drama Blood Alley after a dispute with production staff and a charged incident in which Mitchum allegedly shoved transportation head George Coleman into San Francisco Bay. Mitchum called it horseplay and denied any harm.

Sausalito Calif Robert Mitchum San Fran Miscu City Rory Fellows John Wayne Warner Bros Fellows Mitchum Hollywood Wellman Heman Motie Bermuda Palms San Rafael George Coleman Angel Island Coleman San Francisco

Jury Frees Hormel in Dope Trial

A Los Angeles jury acquitted George Hormel Jr., heir to a meatpacking fortune, on marijuana possession charges. Judge Charles Fricke ordered bailiffs to hold demonstrators after the verdict as Hormel, grinning, discussed his future plans and past as a jazz pianist and former husband of Leslie Caron.

Log Angeles George (Geordie)Hormel Charles Fricke Fricke Hormel Ehig J. C. Hormel Austin Minn Il ‘l H. Corey Hormel Company Coast Guard Leslie Caran

Classifieds and Puzzles Reference Guide

The notice lists section and page references for newspaper content across categories. It mentions Classifieds B-14 to B-19, Crossword A-17, Editorial A-16, Financial 3-3, Obituaries B-2, Radio TV B-10, Shipping B-14, Sports A-18 and A-19, Readers eaters B-3, Tides Temperatures B-14, Wilson A-17, Women B-4, and Your World A-2.

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